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Sajad Lone Criticises J&K Govt's Smart Metering and Cable Policy
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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Sajad Lone has strongly criticized the J&K government's recent smart metering initiatives, describing the associated cable policy as a shocking gift.
Sajad Lone has voiced strong opposition to the Jammu and Kashmir government's recent moves regarding electricity infrastructure. He has specifically targeted the implementation of smart metering, arguing that the associated policies are detrimental to the public interest.
In a sharp critique, Lone described the government's cable policy as a "shocker of a gift." This statement highlights his dissatisfaction with how the administration is handling the transition to new metering technologies and the management of cable infrastructure in the region.
The controversy centers on the perceived lack of transparency and fairness in the rollout of these systems. Lone's comments suggest that the current approach may impose undue burdens on consumers or favor specific entities, thereby sparking political debate over energy governance in the state.
This criticism adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding utility services in J&K, where stakeholders are closely monitoring how the government balances modernization efforts with consumer rights and equitable distribution of resources.
In a sharp critique, Lone described the government's cable policy as a "shocker of a gift." This statement highlights his dissatisfaction with how the administration is handling the transition to new metering technologies and the management of cable infrastructure in the region.
The controversy centers on the perceived lack of transparency and fairness in the rollout of these systems. Lone's comments suggest that the current approach may impose undue burdens on consumers or favor specific entities, thereby sparking political debate over energy governance in the state.
This criticism adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding utility services in J&K, where stakeholders are closely monitoring how the government balances modernization efforts with consumer rights and equitable distribution of resources.